Long View Lake Dam dam
Long View Lake Dam
Long View Lake Dam, also known as Purina Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Labadie, Missouri. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and stretches 730 feet in length, providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its location on TR to Labadie Creek and a drainage area of 44 square miles.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Long View Lake Dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2008 and undergoes inspections every two years. With a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, the dam serves as a critical reservoir for water resource management in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and environmental resources.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Long View Lake Dam an intriguing example of infrastructure designed for both recreational and regulatory purposes. As a privately-owned structure with state-regulated oversight, the dam represents the delicate balance between human intervention in water management and the need for sustainable environmental practices. Its history, design, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and public safety in the face of potential hazards and emergencies.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Long View Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 311 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 377 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Long View Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Downtown Washington
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Camp Trinity
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
Paddle runs
Track Long View Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Long View Lake Dam
Where does the data for Long View Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Long View Lake Dam.